Cookery school

The Silk Road Cookery School , Irelands first Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Cookery School, is located in Kimmage, Dublin 12.

In our Cookery School we teach a wide variety of classes and can cater for people looking for gluten free, vegan or vegetarian classes. All classes are hands-on and no experience is required to participate. You can check out our class schedule below - from where you can also buy and book your place.

Abraham Phelan has more than 40 years of experience in cooking Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food and he has had several restaurants in Greece and Ireland. All of our classes are taught in our Cookery School in Unit 12, K.C.R., Industrial Estate, Kimmage, Dublin 12. 

If you have any questions about our classes please contact us via info@silkroadcafe.ie. 

Class schedule 

January-June 2024

 

Tuesday 23rd of January 2024 Palestinian Vegetarian Brunch

One of the best things about weekends is that they lend themselves to long, lazy brunches. Give the Irish fry, American pancakes or French toast a break and learn how to make your own Palestinian brunch from scratch including Falafel (chickpea fritters), Shakshuka (fried eggs with sumac), hummus, garlic potatoes, bread and mint tea.

Tuesday 20th of February 2024 Moroccan tagine

Moroccan tagine dishes are slow-cooked savory stews, typically made with sliced meat, poultry, or fish together with vegetables, fruit, spices, nuts, and dried fruits. In this class you will learn how to make a chicken, lamb or vegan tagine served with couscous and a Moroccan salad.

Tuesday 12th of March 2024Vegan Middle Eastern Food

Palestinian Mahshi dishes are stuffed vegetables filled with a flavoursome vegetabel & bulgur (or rice) mixture – traditionally served on Sundays or holidays, as they can be prepared the day before. We will show you how you can make stuffed aubergine, peppers, tomatoes and courgettes before you make your own Mahshi. We are going to serve the Mahshi with M’jaddara (a lentil and rice dish topped with fried onion) and a fresh pomegranate salad.

Tuesday 23rd of April 2024 Greek Mousakka SOLD OUT

In this class we are returning to the wonderful food from Greece. You will be taught how to make a Greek lamb mousakka and a vegan & vegetarian mousakka with lentil, courgette, potatoes and roasted peppers. Both will be served with a Greek salad.

Tuesday 21st of May 2024Palestinian Chicken

M’sakhan is a favourite Palestinian dish for informal family gatherings, which originates from the Tul-Karem and Jinin areas north of Bethlehem. The key ingredient is Palestinian sumac. You will be taught how to make M’sakhan, also known as Palestinian chicken, with red onions, sumac, nutmeg and serve flat bread and a Pomegranate salad. If you are vegan or vegetarian you will be taught how to make a Seitan M'sakan.

Tuesday 18th of June 2024Vegan & Vegetarian Mezze

Palestinian Mahshi dishes are stuffed vegetables filled with a flavorsome vegetarian & bulgur mixture – traditionally served on Sundays or holidays, as they can be prepared the day before. We will show you how you can make stuffed aubergine, peppers, tomatoes and courgettes before you make your own Mahshi. You will also be taught how to make falafels, hummus and baba ghanoush (aubergine dip) all suitable for vegans and vegetarians.